Maintenance Engineer Nights

TipTopJob; Rushden; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer for nights in Rushden, Northamptonshire. You will perform day-to-day engineering, maintenance and fault finding to minimise downtime, improve OEE and uphold safety, quality and compliance across the site.

The role requires a recognised engineering qualification and experience with electrical installation, PLCs/HMIs, pneumatics and hydraulics. Shift-based, commutable from nearby towns.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC or NVQ is required.
• Electrical installation experience with 17th/18th edition desirable.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics and hydraulics is essential.
• Ability to read electrical engineering drawings is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Support TPM and planned preventative maintenance routines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Manage engineering parts, materials and stock control.
• Complete safety checks and hazard assessments to ensure safe practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and energy efficiency projects.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

PLCs and HMIs

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (City and Guilds, ONC, NVQ)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

Rushden, Northamptonshire (NN10)

A GBP 43,000 : A GBP 46,000 per annum

12:hour nights 7pm and 7am : 3 on : 3 off

Commutable from Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough

Are you a multi:skilled Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast:paced manufacturing environment Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a proactive and hands on Maintenance Engineer to support site maintenance, drive machine efficiency, and play a key role in continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out day to day engineering, maintenance, and fault finding activities across the site. Youll work to minimise downtime, improve OEE, and ensure all work meets high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support TPM and planned preventative maintenance routines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Manage engineering parts, materials, and stock control.
• Complete safety checks, hazard cards, and ensure safe working practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and energy?efficiency projects.

About You

Youll bring strong technical knowledge and a positive, proactive approach to engineering challenges.

Qualifications And Experience

• Recognised engineering qualification (City and Guilds, ONC, NVQ etc.).
• Electrical installation experience (17th/18th Edition desirable).
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read electrical engineering drawings.
• Background in a manufacturing/production environment (blow/injection moulding experience advantageous).

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem solving skills and initiative.
• Team focused with a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Able to work effectively in a high paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to support shift based operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both production and engineering teams

Closing date is 4.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.